PBL 2018: Ahmedabad Smash Masters vs Mumbai Rockets, Live Match Updates, Tai Tzu Ying, HS Prannoy

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And with that dominant display, the Ahmedabad Smash Masters become the first team to qualify for the semi-finals!

What a thumping performance that was by the Ahmedabad Smash Masters!

They demolished the Mumbai Rockets 5-0

Lee Yong Dae & Tan Boon Heong save some pride for the Mumbai Rockets!

They win 15-10, 15-12 against K.Nandagopal & Lee Reginald.

Tie score: Mumbai 0 - 5 Ahmedabad#MUMvAMD #VodafonePBL #SmashTheHouseDown pic.twitter.com/QuMiZszAgB
— PBL India (@PBLIndiaLive) January 9, 2018

Ahmedabad couldn't do much after that as Tan & Lee finish in style!

15-10, 15-9

But Nandagopal is showing some fire here. Some fantastic exchanges at the net and the two pairs are tied at 9-9

Lee Yong Dae is looking very much determined to gift his team their first win of the nigh.

7-5

It's 2-2 in Game 2

Mumbai stave off the late surge from Ahmedabad and take the opening game

15-10

It's a slender one-point advantage for the Mumbai pair now.

11-10

It's 7-5 to the Mumbai Rockets.

Can they get their first win of the night?

It's 3-3 in men's doubles currently

Sourabh Verma makes it look easy!

He wins 15-14, 15-11 against Sameer Verma to secure @amdsmashmasters' place in the semi-finals.

Tie score: Mumbai (-1) - 5 Ahmedabad#MUMvAMD #VodafonePBL #SmashTheHouseDown pic.twitter.com/hujPoinJl9
— PBL India (@PBLIndiaLive) January 9, 2018

But Sourabh staves off the challenges and bags the game 15-11

The win goes to Sourabh Verma and the Ahmedabad Smash Masters

Sameer is now trying to disrupt Sourabh's rhythm with a few dropshots.

10-13

Some spring in Sameer's steps now, but he has let his elder brother build a big lead already.

5-10

And Sourabh has settled in this game and looks more confident of the two again

7-4

Sameer once again has a slender lead of one point.

3-2

Pressure is now on Sameer to make amends in Game 2.

Wow!

What a determined comeback that was from the elder brother!

In a spectacular turn of events, Sourabh levelled the score at 14-14 and then held his nerves to bag the opener.

15-14 to Ahmedabad

Sameer reached game point after a FABULOUS 50-shot rally that had both the dugouts on their feet!

Sourabh is a bit erratic, which is why he is squandering whatever little chance he is getting.

Trails 11-13

The younger brother looks the more confident of the two right now.

Sameer up 8-5 going into the interval

It's 4-4 to start off things with!

It's now a big clash between brothers! Sourabh faces Sameer and both are the Trump players for their respective teams!

She came, she saw, she conquered! 🔥

Tai Tzu Ying defeats Beiwen Zhang in straight games 15-9, 15-12.@amdsmashmasters win their third straight match to make the tie 3-0.#MUMvAMD #VodafonePBL #SmashTheHouseDown pic.twitter.com/7s4wP3hB3J
— PBL India (@PBLIndiaLive) January 9, 2018

And TAI HAS DONE IT!

Three wins on the trot for Ahmedabad tonight!

They lead 3-0

Tai still has the lead but this is just fantastic showing from the Mumbai player.

13-11

It's a different Tai Tzu Ying after the break!

She has marched her way to 11-6

Tai made a roaring comeback as expected but Zhang is still giving a good account of herself here.

6-6

And 4-0

This is incredible!

Some excellent net play from Zhang in Game 2.

3-0

15-9 goes the first game to Tai.

How does she make it look so easy and effortless time and again?

It's 11-8 to the World No. 1 as she looks to break away

Zhang made a pretty decent comeback after that early onslaught from Tai.

Trails 6-8

And Tai is already giving a masterclass of her incredible deception!

6-2

It's 2-2 in the initial stages

It's now time for Tai Tzu Ying magic! The World No. 1 will surely be eager to get back to winning ways after losing her last match to PV Sindhu!

1⃣5⃣-1⃣2⃣ | 1⃣5⃣-1⃣2⃣

Shot for shot ✅
Skill for skill ✅
Point for point ✅

That was closer than the score-line suggests, but Prannoy comes out on top against Son Wan Ho.#MUMvAMD #VodafonePBL #SmashTheHouseDown pic.twitter.com/jDlr7CmbDJ
— PBL India (@PBLIndiaLive) January 9, 2018

Prannoy DOES IT!

And throws his racquet to the screaming fans!

With a 330 kmph smash winner to Son's forehand, Prannoy reaches match points!

14-12

Big, Big Scream from Prannoy as he finds 3 BIG smashes to level matters!

11-11

It's a sudden lapse in focus from Prannoy!

Son races ahead to 11-8

Son Wan Ho is moving way better now and takes an 8-6 lead at the mid-game interval.

It's currently all level.

6-6

It's a 3-2 lead for the Indian national champion currently

HS Prannoy showed excellent composure and great footwork to bag the opening game.

15-12

It's still a very close call. Hard to separate the two shuttlers at the moment.

11-11

Prannoy is showing great hands at the net to get the better of Son.

Up 11-10